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Published on 30 June 2025

How long does the sun shine? (MeteoSwiss)

Current measurement values of Sunshine duration, 10 min [min]. Data is updated every 10 minutes. The data set contains all weather stations of the SwissMetNet, the automatic monitoring network of MeteoSwiss, which comprises 160 automatic monitoring stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on the weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes.

SwissMetNet project
Over recent years, MeteoSwiss has modernised and expanded its ground-level measurement network. SwissMetNet now comprises about 260 automatic stations. These stations deliver a multitude of current data on weather and climate in Switzerland every ten minutes. The data are automatically transmitted to the MeteoSwiss central database, where various quality assurance checks are performed. The stations' measurement programs vary according to their respective purpose. Standard stations measure continuously temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, solar radiation and the amount of precipitation as well as the wind direction and speed.

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